Article holder



Feb. 12, 1935. c, L, woo 1,991,306

ARTI CLE HOLDER Filed March 15, 1954- /9 I N V EN TOR.

ATTORNEY Qil Patented Feb. 12, 1935 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE Claims.

.This invention relates to article holders and, more particularly, to a greatly improved, simple and relatively inexpensive holder of the type adapted to carry various toilet articles and the like as a part of a travelers baggage. Among other objects, the invention aims to provide an improved holder consisting foundation piece or sheet having straps secured to it to provide article-holding loops of different sizes and a removably secured pocket member on the lower portion into which some of the articles may project and providing substantial storage space for small articles or accessories which are not easily inserted in the loops.

Other aims and advantages of the invention will appear in the specification, when considered in connection with the accompanying drawing, wherein:

Fig. 1 is a side elevation showing the preferred form of holder, parts being broken away;

Fig. 2 is a top edge view of the holder; and

Fig. 3 is a sectional view taken on the line 3-3 of Fig. 1.

Referring particularly to the drawing, showing the preferred form of holder, there is shown a foundation piece in the form of a rectangular sheet which is preferably made of semi-flexible material, such as leather, or two or more plies of fabric secured together, it being understood that the foundation piece may be of any convenient size to be accommodated in a handbag, suitcase or the like. In this instance, the foundation piece has a series of spaced inelastic straps 11 extending over the top, each end being suitably secured to the sheet. Herein, the free ends of the straps 11 are shown as being stitched to the lower portion of the sheet, the same stitching serving to secure the ends on opposite sides thereof. The upper portions of the straps are free so as to be used as article carrying loops or bands.

The upper portion of the foundation sheet 10 is shown as being provided with a multiplicity of punched-out openings or slits 12 similar to buttonholes, adapted to receive straps forming loops for carrying articles vertically on opposite sides of the holder. In this example, there is shown an elastic strap 13 threaded or laced through one set of slits or holes 12. It will be noted that a single strap is threaded through two longitudinal rows of holes or perforations in the foundation sheet, there being only one hole adjacent to each end of the foundation piece. Herein, the strap 13 is adjustable by means of a single buckle member 14 of a well known type. The arrangement is such that the size of the loops can easily be varied by adjusting the strap in the buckle. Moreover, any desired number of straps of this type may be connected to the foundation sheet, depending upon its size and the number of articles desired to be carried. For this purpose, ordinary commercial elastic strips of suitable width may be obtained. It will be noted further that the strap 13 extends through the foundation sheet and provides staggered loops on opposite sides of the sheet. This enables the holder to carry a large number of articles, and articles of different types may be kept separate on opposite sides.

Referring to Figs. 1 and 3, there is further shown a pocket 15 in the form of a fabric bag attached to and enveloping the lower portion of the foundation piece or sheet 10. It is contemplated that this pocket piece may be made of either elastic or inelastic material. In this instance, it is made of inelastic material carrying an elastic band or cord 16 at its upper edge. A series of reinforcing strips 1'7 are shown as being secured to the inside of the pocket and carrying snap fastener elements 18 cooperating with similarly positioned snap fastener elements 1 9 on the vertical straps 11, where they are sewed to the foundation sheet and adjacent to the ends of the foundation sheet While it is contemplated that the bag may be otherwise secured to the foundation piece or sheet, it is preferred to have it easily and readily removable so that it can be cleaned and, when it becomes worn, a new one substituted therefor. The arrangement and location of the snap fasteners is such as to divide the bag into a series of individual pockets in which articles of different kinds may be stored. The pockets may be altered in size and number by unsnapping some of the snaps. The elastic upper edge serves to retain the articles within the pocket'portions and prevents them from falling out when the holder is removed from its individual case or bag, as the case may be.

t is desirable to provide some inelastic and relatively tight loops in a holder of this type to carry small articles. In this instance, there is shown an inelastic strap 20 having two runs threaded through slits or openings 21 extending longitudinally of the foundation sheet below the level of the top or upper edge of the pocket 15. The free ends of this strap are preferably stitched together. However, they may be connected by means of a buckle similar to the buckle 14. In Fig. 1, the end loops are shown as extending around the end edges of the foundation sheet. However, they may project through a single hole at each end, like the elastic strap 13. Thus, the strap 20 provides staggered article-carrying loops on opposite sides of the sheet within the upper portion of the pocket. Some articles, such as papers of needles, fingernail files, orange sticks, cuticle knives, etc., may be inserted in this series 0! loops so that they are visible and easily reached above the edge of the pocket.

From the foregoing description, it will be seen that the holder is very simple in its construction and has provision for carrying a maximum number of articles. The foundation piece or sheet can be made waterproof, so that it is not quickly soiled or will not be damaged or stained by spilled liquids, pastes, cream and the like. The pocket can easily be made of washable fabric or some waterproof material and can be removed for cleansing. Any number of straps may be threaded through the foundation piece so as to provide as many loops as are desired, depending upon the size of the holder. Some of the long articles may be carried between the vertical loops 11 and the upper portion of the foundation sheet. Other articles which are apt to fall out may be inserted in the elastic loops with their lower ends projecting into the pocket space. Holders of this type may be made of such size as to be carried in the ordinary ladys pocketbook or handbag. Further, it may be of such size as to fit in the pockets of an ordinary suitcase. In some instances, they may be carried in special waterproof cases or envelopes.

Obviously, the present invention is not restricted to the particular embodiment thereof herein shown and described. Moreover, it is not indispensable that all the features of the invention be used conjointly, since they may be employed advantageously in various combinations and sub-combinations.

What is claimed is:

1. An article carrier of the class described comprising, in combination, a foundation sheet having a plurality of vertical and horizontal loop members on opposite sides thereof; and a. flexible pocket member removably secured to the lower portion below said loops and on both sides of the foundation sheet.

2. An article carrier of the class described, comprising a semi-flexible foundation sheet; a. plurality of spaced inelastic straps extending vertically on opposite sides of the sheet and secured thereto at their lower ends; an elastic strap laced through a pair of horizontal rows of spaced holes providing staggered loops on oppo site sides of said sheet; and a pocket removably secured to and enveloping the lower portion of the sheet.

3. An article carrier of the class described comprising, in combination, a substantially rectangular foundation sheet composed of semiflexible material; an elastic strap threaded through provide loops of different sizes; a fabric bag secured to the lower portion of the sheet at spaced points and providing separate pockets on opposite sides thereof below said loops; and a series of inelastic loops projecting through opposite sides of the sheet within the upper portion of the pockets.

4. An article carrier of the class described comprising, in combination, a foundation sheet; article carrying loops on opposite sides of the sheet; a bag having an elastic upper edge enveloping the lower portion series of snap fastener elements removably securing said bag at spaced intervals to the sheet, said snap fastener elements dividing the bag on opposite sides into a series of individual article carrying pockets below the loops, the size and number of which may be varied by leaving some snaps unfastened.

5. An article holder comprising a substantially rectangular foundation sheet; a plurality of straps secured to said posite faces thereof; and a bag entirely surrounding and removably secured at spaced points to the lower edge portion of the sheet providing a series of separate pockets on opposite faces below said loops.

CORA L. WOOLSEY. 

